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Green olives marinated in hers and garlic are very common in Spanish restaurants. They are commonly served free when you order a drink, and are often served with toasted, salted nuts.

This recipe makes 1 pound (450 G).  Preparation time is about 10 minutes, and takes 3-7 days to marinate.

==Ingredients==

*2 cups (16oz/450g) unpitted large green Spanish olives
*7 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
*2 bay leaves
*1/2 medium lemon, sliced
*1 teaspoon dried oregano
*1 teaspoon ground fennel seeds
*1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
*1/2 teaspoon ground cumin seeds
*1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
*1/2 teaspoon Spanish paprika
*1/2 teaspoon black pepper

==Procedure==

# Lightly crush the olives with a mallet, or make slight slits on each olive with a knife, to ensure that the marinade permeates them.  
# Place the olives in a sealable glass jar and add the remaining ingredients.  
# Fill the jar with water and shake well.  
# Marinate at room temperature for several days to a week.

Serve the olives with toasted almonds and fresh bread.

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